Cognizant (CTSH) Americas president vests 5,222 RSUs, 2,615 shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP President – Americas Surya Gummadi reported routine equity-compensation transactions. On June 1, 2026, restricted stock units (RSUs) granted under the 2023 Incentive Award Plan vested, converting into Class A Common Stock. A total of 5,222 RSUs were exercised into shares, while 2,615 shares were withheld at $55.76 per share to cover applicable taxes. Footnotes explain several RSU awards granted on February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2026, each vesting in quarterly installments over three years, with each RSU representing one share of Class A Common Stock. These entries reflect compensation-related vesting and tax withholding rather than open-market buying or selling.
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Insider Trade Summary
5,222 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
Gummadi Surya
Role
President - Americas
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,168 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 319 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,309 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,426 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 1,168 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 319 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 2,309 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 1,426 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 2,615 | $55.76 | $146K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 3,504 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 34,753 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (the "Company") received from the vesting of 1/12th of the restricted stock unit ("RSU") award granted on February 28, 2024. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock. Shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company received from the vesting of 1/3rd of 1/8th of the RSU award granted on February 28, 2024. Shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company received from the vesting of 1/12th of the RSU award granted on February 25, 2026. Shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company received from the vesting of 1/8th of the RSU award granted on February 25, 2026. Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes. A total of 14,016 RSUs were originally granted on February 28, 2024 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2024, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that such RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (March 1, 2027). A total of 7,645 RSUs were originally granted on February 28, 2024 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2024, with (i) 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the first four vesting dates; (ii) 2/3rds of 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the successive four vesting dates; (iii) 1/3rd of 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the successive three vesting dates; and (iv) the remainder of such RSUs vesting on the twelfth vesting date (March 1, 2027). A total of 27,718 RSUs were originally granted on February 25, 2026 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2026, with 1/12th of such RSUs vesting on each quarterly vesting date so that such RSUs will be fully vested on the twelfth quarterly vesting date (March 1, 2029). A total of 11,413 RSUs were originally granted on February 25, 2026 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan and such originally granted amount began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2026, with (i) 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the first four vesting dates; (ii) 2/3rds of 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the successive four vesting dates; (iii) 1/3rd of 1/8th of such RSUs vesting on each of the successive three vesting dates; and (iv) the remainder of such RSUs vesting on the twelfth vesting date (March 1, 2029).
Key Figures
RSUs vested and exercised: 5,222 RSUs
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,615 shares at $55.76
RSU grant size (2024 award 1): 14,016 RSUs
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RSUs vested and exercised
5,222 RSUs
Converted into Class A Common Stock on June 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
2,615 shares at $55.76
Withheld to pay applicable taxes on June 1, 2026
RSU grant size (2024 award 1)
14,016 RSUs
Granted February 28, 2024, vesting quarterly over three years
RSU grant size (2024 award 2)
7,645 RSUs
Granted February 28, 2024, complex quarterly vesting to March 1, 2027
RSU grant size (2026 award 1)
27,718 RSUs
Granted February 25, 2026, vesting quarterly to March 1, 2029
RSU grant size (2026 award 2)
11,413 RSUs
Granted February 25, 2026, structured quarterly vesting to March 1, 2029
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, 2023 Incentive Award Plan, tax withholding, quarterly installments, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Shares of Class A Common Stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation received from the vesting of 1/12th of the restricted stock unit ("RSU") award"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
2023 Incentive Award Plan financial
"A total of 14,016 RSUs were originally granted on February 28, 2024 under the Company's 2023 Incentive Award Plan"
tax withholding financial
"Shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock withheld to pay applicable taxes."
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
quarterly installments financial
"began vesting in quarterly installments over three years, commencing on June 1, 2024"
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock."
FAQ
What did CTSH executive Surya Gummadi report in this Form 4?
Surya Gummadi reported RSU vesting and related share movements. 5,222 restricted stock units converted into Class A Common Stock, and 2,615 shares were withheld at $55.76 per share to cover taxes, reflecting routine compensation activity rather than an open-market trade.
How many Cognizant (CTSH) RSUs vested for Surya Gummadi on June 1, 2026?
On June 1, 2026, 5,222 RSUs vested and were exercised into Cognizant Class A Common Stock. These RSUs came from multiple awards that vest quarterly over three years under the company’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan, each RSU delivering one share upon vesting.
What RSU grants does Surya Gummadi hold under Cognizant’s 2023 Incentive Award Plan?
Footnotes describe four RSU grants: 14,016 and 7,645 RSUs granted February 28, 2024, and 27,718 and 11,413 RSUs granted February 25, 2026. Each grant vests in structured quarterly installments over three years, ending March 1, 2027 or March 1, 2029 respectively.
How do the Cognizant (CTSH) RSUs in this filing vest over time?
The RSUs vest quarterly over three years. Some awards vest 1/12th on each quarterly date, while others follow a schedule with 1/8th on early dates and smaller fractions later, with the remainder vesting on the twelfth date in 2027 or 2029.
What does each Cognizant (CTSH) RSU represent for Surya Gummadi?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Cognizant’s Class A Common Stock. As RSUs vest under the 2023 Incentive Award Plan, they automatically convert into shares, subject to tax withholding obligations settled using a portion of those shares.